Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Cinnamon roll vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Important differences between Cinnamon roll and English muffins

  • Cinnamon roll has more Vitamin K, however, English muffins has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 60% more.
  • Cinnamon roll has 13 times more Vitamin K than English muffins. Cinnamon roll has 15.2µg of Vitamin K, while English muffins have 1.2µg.
  • English muffins are lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough).

Infographic

Cinnamon roll vs English muffins infographic
Infographic link

Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +12.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.4%
Contains less Sodium -28.2%
Contains more Iron +192%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Zinc +98.1%
Contains more Copper +117.7%
Contains more Manganese +72.9%
Contains more Selenium +72.3%
Equal in Potassium - 109
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Calcium +12.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.4%
Contains less Sodium -28.2%
Contains more Iron +192%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Zinc +98.1%
Contains more Copper +117.7%
Contains more Manganese +72.9%
Contains more Selenium +72.3%
Equal in Potassium - 109

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +271%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.1%
Contains more Folate +30.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.363
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 1% 53% 32% 46% 21% 9% 54% 20% 38%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +271%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.1%
Contains more Folate +30.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.363

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1474.6%
Contains more Protein +99.3%
Contains more Water +129.5%
Contains more Other +25.7%
Equal in Carbs - 44.17
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Fats +1474.6%
Contains more Protein +99.3%
Contains more Water +129.5%
Contains more Other +25.7%
Equal in Carbs - 44.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2177.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +638.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2177.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +638.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +362.1%
Contains more Fructose +60.9%
Contains more Starch +127%
Contains more Maltose +52.4%
39% 48% 7% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.39 g
Sucrose: 20.11 g
Glucose: 3.05 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.43 g
Galactose: 0 g
91% 2% 5%
Starch: 37.2 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.66 g
Fructose: 0.69 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.18 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +362.1%
Contains more Fructose +60.9%
Contains more Starch +127%
Contains more Maltose +52.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cinnamon roll English muffins
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 40.67g Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 8.87g English muffins
Fats 26.61g 1.69g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 44.17g Cinnamon roll
Calories 452kcal 227kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 1.11g 0.69g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 3.53g English muffins
Fiber 1.2g 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 183mg 163mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 14mg 24mg English muffins
Phosphorus 131mg 92mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 109mg English muffins
Sodium 305mg 425mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.062mg 0.135mg English muffins
Manganese 0.292mg 0.505mg English muffins
Selenium 13µg 22.4µg English muffins
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.31mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.477mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.25mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 4.07mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.363mg English muffins
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.054mg English muffins
Folate 72µg 94µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.04µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 1.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.176mg 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.41mg 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.215mg 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 0.104mg 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.255mg 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.126mg 0.201mg English muffins
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg English muffins
Trans Fat 0.295g 0g English muffins
Saturated Fat 12.649g 0.733g English muffins
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 0.383g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.498g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.048g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll English muffins
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Cinnamon roll
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.17g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.916g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/nutrients
  2. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.